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Professionals celebrate high achievers at international awards

Professionals Real Estate has honoured its highest achievers at the network’s 2023 International Conference and Awards.

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The Economy

Housing Accord will be impossible to meet - Ray White

According to Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group Chief Economist, the role of building enough homes to increase affordability was surprisingly contentious until recently.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Investors increasingly looking to the regions

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, city slickers who’d never seriously considered making the move to a regional area before suddenly had their eyes opened to the idea en masse.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

REIQ Housing Report Card highlights sad state of affairs

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says concerning building approval data released this week is just the tip of the iceberg of challenges facing Queensland housing one year on from the Housing Summit.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Spectacular Numbaa Merribee Gardens for sale - LAWD

660 Comerong Island Road Numbaa for sale Andrew Graham and Trish Brewer of LAWD comes complete with a year of wedding bookings through to 2025.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Coastal Swanbourne for sale - William Porteous Properties

6 Korel Gardens Swanbourne for sale by Olivia Porteous of William Porteous Properties International delivers a family mansion with spacious beachside seclusion.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hamilton Brisbane riverside for sale - Place

45 Hillside Crescent Hamilton for sale by Drew Davies and Josh Shanley of Place Ascot is a canvas to transform a piece of Hamilton's history into your dream home.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Brisbane River resort style Norman Reach penthouse for sale - Place

344 / 90 Wynnum Road Norman Park for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place New Farm offers sheer luxury in a prestigious enclave.

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The Economy

REIA cautions RBA against taking a flutter on rate rises

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves, has welcomed the return of investors and first home buyers with the release of today’s ABS Lending Statistics and has cautioned the RBA to consider the evidence moving into the Cup Day RBA Monthly Board Meeting.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Modernist Toorak riverfront for sale - Marshall White

108 St Georges Road Toorak for sale by Justin Long and Fiona Counsel of Marshall White is a masterpiece of design and luxury on the Yarra River.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/11/27/melbourne-remains-tightest-cbd-office-market-country-jll/1574833243

Melbourne remains tightest CBD office market in the country- JLL

A new report from JLL has revealed a further decline in Melbourne office vacancy, which is expected to remain low despite a future rise in supply.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/11/26/new-build-80-million-novotel-christchurch-airport-welcomes-first-guests/1574742977

New-build $80 million Novotel Christchurch Airport welcomes first guests

Accor has welcomed the first guests to the $80 million new-build Novotel Christchurch Airport hotel.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/11/26/fintech-ceo-wins-start-executive-year/1574722033

Fintech CEO Wins Start-Up Executive of the Year

“In a rapidly scaling start-up environment, the decisions we make as a leadership team can significantly pivot the business - and the challenges we face are amplified.”

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/11/26/parramatta-commercial-building-sold-626-million-charter-hall-direct-pfa-fund

Parramatta commercial building sold for $62.6 million by Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund

Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund has announced the sale of 9 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW for $62.6 million to a private investor.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/11/25/six-hotels-offering-unique-travel-experience/1574657665

Six hotels offering a unique travel experience

From the architecturally grand to the completely obscure, here are six unique hotels changing the game.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/11/22/offshore-gaming-driving-90-cent-residential-transactions-key-manila-districts-iqi

Offshore gaming driving 90 per cent of residential transactions in key Manila districts: IQI Caliver

Managing Director and VP for Growth of IQI Caliver in Manila, Emanuel Andrew Venturina, explains why developers of all sizes are betting that demand related to offshore gaming will continue to grow in the Philippines capital.

Retalk Asia

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/11/25/melbourne-heritage-investment-sold-51-million/1574659862

Melbourne heritage investment sold for $5.1 million

A heritage investment neighbouring St Vincent’s hospital has successfully transacted for $5.1 million to a local developer in a deal facilitated through CBRE’s Josh Twelftree, David Minty, Jimmy Tat, Sandro Peluso and Dylan Kylner.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/11/22/sydney-oxford-central-development-reaches-completion/1574375844

Sydney Oxford Central development reaches completion

Australian developer Greaton has completed its first Sydney project, with the Oxford Central mixed-use development in Epping now open for business.

The ASEAN Developer